Irish call for Sadlier

Young midfielder Kieran Sadlier has been called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-16 squad for a four-nation tournament in Portugal.

The attack-minded Sadlier forms part of manager John Morling's 20-player squad for the upcoming four-nation tournament, which takes place from 4-8 February in the Algarve resort of Albufeira. Ireland will face Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands during the round-robin event.

This is Sadlier's second call at Under-16 level, following his involvement in the double-header with the Czech Republic in November.

Tournament schedule:

Thursday 4 February
Netherlands v Portugal - Nora Stadium, Ferreiras (1pm)
Italy v Republic of Ireland - Municipal Stadium, Albufeira (4pm)

Saturday 6 February
Portugal v Republic of Ireland - Nora Stadium, Ferreiras (1pm)
Netherlands v Italy - Nora Stadium, Ferreiras (3pm)

Monday 8 February
Portugal v Italy - Nora Stadium, Ferreiras (1pm)
Netherlands v Republic of Ireland - Municipal Stadium, Albufeira (4pm)